Türkiye vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Total population in thousands
Türkiye
87,685
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
69,551
in 2025
Türkiye rank
4th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
6th
Total population in thousands over time
- Türkiye
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Türkiye currently reports 87,685 against 69,551 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 18,134.
That makes Türkiye's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Türkiye has been ahead every year.
Türkiye ranks 4th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 75 countries.
Türkiye has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Türkiye | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68,930 | 60,559 | 8,370 | Türkiye |
| 2010s | 79,172 | 65,123 | 14,050 | Türkiye |
| 2020s | 87,044 | 68,429 | 18,616 | Türkiye |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Türkiye or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Türkiye, at 87,685 against 69,551 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Türkiye and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 18,134, with Türkiye ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Türkiye and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Türkiye and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Türkiye ranks 4th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.